USHAKOV HOCKEY

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 Our son Henry's hockey journey began in 2022.  He had just mastered the basics of skating and was excited to join the Provo Predators D2 hockey team. As parents, we were thrilled to see him embrace the sport with such enthusiasm. But it was when we met Coach Yuri Ushakov that we realized Henry's potential and love for the game would grow exponentially.

We first met Yuri during several of Henry's practices, where he would assist with skating drills for the initial 10 minutes. His approach to coaching was unique, and his passion for the sport was obvious. Intrigued, we decided to reach out to Yuri for a private lesson midway through the season. After just one session, Henry was hooked.

We continued to schedule more private and group lessons with Yuri. His coaching style was a perfect blend of pushing Henry to improve while still ensuring that the sport remained fun and engaging. Yuri's dedication to nurturing Henry's passion for hockey was evident in every practice.

Henry's results were nothing short of remarkable. Henry and his team clinched victory in the D2 Wasatch Tournament held in Provo at the end of the 2023 season. Henry had played his best yet.

But Henry's ambitions didn't stop there. He expressed his desire to try out for a travel team to Coach Yuri. Undeterred by the challenge, Yuri continued to work with Henry for 1-2 hours a week after the regular season, preparing him for the travel team tryouts for season 2023-24.

The outcome? Henry was invited to play for both the Utah Junior Grizzly's travel team and the Provo Predators' travel team. This achievement was a significant milestone in Henry's hockey journey, and we attribute much of his success to Yuri's coaching.

We continue to work with Yuri, and his dedication to Henry's development is unwavering. He consistently pushes Henry to be better, all while fostering his love for the game. We are incredibly grateful for Yuri's time, dedication, and the profound impact he has had on our son's hockey journey.

If you're looking for a coach who can truly make a difference, we cannot recommend Yuri Ushakov highly enough. His passion for the sport, combined with his unique coaching style and experience, makes him an invaluable asset to any young hockey player's journey.  

Our 2 boys, 10 and 12. Have been skating for quite some time with the Provo Predators Youth Organization. Our boys have attended several camps and have done many private lessons. They love the game of Hockey and want to be the best they can be.

Then we have heard of Yuri Ushakov, the beginning we we're a bit skeptical. Yuri was a new face in town and was very different from any other coach. Just by watching his drills from the stands and the quick improvement from his students, we decided to reach out.

After one lesson our kids didn't stop asking about another lesson with Yuri. The rapid improvement we've seen from both our kids, in such short time was unimaginable.

Yuri's coaching style is very unique and different than we have seen from other coaches. He knows when to take it serious and to have some fun.. To both our boys he is their friend, but a coach and mentor